The first Olive Garden restaurant was opened in Orlando, Florida in 1982. Since its establishment, the restaurant has been a prime destination for those who want to have authentic Italian dining experience. To this day, the restaurant chain still uses the principle they call “Hospitaliano!” when dealing with customers – that everything they do is for their customers.

Currently, Olive Garden operates a chain of 800 local restaurants. Over the years, they have continuously added names to their every growing list of satisfied customers. To make sure that they only serve the best that they have to offer, Olive Garden only uses fresh ingredients in their locations. Visiting an Olive Garden restaurant gives one the idea of what it is like in Italy – from the selection of dishes to their wine and the atmosphere and comfortable setting within the place.

In an effort to give back to the communities that have supported their business throughout the years, Olive Garden has partnered with local organizations to provide food in times of need as well as offer contributions to local charities. They have also sponsored fundraising events like Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Labor Day Hospitaliano! visits and the Pasta Tales essay writing contest.

Pallotta’s Pastries started out as a neighborhood bakery located in the Akron’s North Hill area in 1948. It was owned and operated by the Pallota family from Italy. Their bakeshop was named Beacon’s Best in the cake category two years in a row in 2010 and 2011. Aside from that, they also bagged the Best Bakery award from the same magazine in 2011.

Pallota’s take pride in the variety of baked goods they offer. They sell desserts, pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, cupcakes, cheesecakes, pies and muffins. Pallota’s can attribute their success from the fact that they make their baked goods from scratch. They also never substitute their ingredients. They have been taught never to sacrifice quality just to save a few bucks. Therefore, when a customer orders from Pallota’s Pastries, they are guaranteed of freshly baked and delicious products.

Aside from their taste, Pallota’s Pastries are guaranteed to look appealing. They have four generations of bakers working in their kitchens and their combined experience and skill in the industry is applied into their products. Pallota’s Pastries also offer seasonal items, such as Easter cakes, Thanksgiving pies and holiday rolls to celebrate the season. Whether you have been in there many times for their famous pastries or you’re a first-time customer at their store, Pallota’s Pastries will offer you something that will keep you coming back for more.

Main Street Gourmet was established in 1987 by Steve Marks and Harvey Nelson in Akron, Ohio. The idea to put up a muffin shop came about when Nelson discovered an old muffin recipe which he tweaked in order to be better. The bakeshop has also developed their own cookie dough and started to see their own frozen muffin batter a few years after they opened their shop.

Merely six years when they first opened their bakeshop in downtown Akron, Main Street Gourmet was named one of Inc. magazines 500 fastest growing companies in America – an achievement they attained through hard work and continuous effort to serve their customers the best of what the industry has to offer. Perhaps one of the best products they have for their customers are their custom batters, which allow them to create a batter according to their taste and preference. Main Street Gourmet also sells their fat-free and low fat batters for their health conscious clientele.

Aside from their corporate success, Main Street Gourmet has also been very active in their efforts to give back to the local community that has supported their business over the years. In fact, they are one of the sponsors for Muffins for Mammograms, a program that aids women without health insurance to be provided with mammography assistance. In the month of October, Main Street Gourmet helps raise enough funds for the program. The program has helped many women in Summit Country to screen early for breast cancer wherein it is still possible to provide treatment.

Want to try out Main Street Gourmet’s custom batters? Visit their store today.

Tiffany’s Bakery is a family business that has been serving delicious cakes and pastries in the Akron area for 35 years now. It has been awarded as the “Best Bakery” for Northeast Ohio on Fox 8 Hotlist as well as “Beacon’s Best” by readers of the Akron Beacon Journal.

The staff at Tiffany’s understand that cakes and pastries are very much part of every celebration or even a simple get-together with family and friends. With this awareness and their expertise in the food industry, they have developed recipes that define their success. The bakers at Tiffany’s understand that a cake should more than look good, it should taste delicious as well.

Aside from cakes, they also have cookies, doughnuts and other pastries. Tiffany’s Bakery has lunch-style deli in their menu for those want quick and filling food. Customers also come back for their soft-serve and gourmet hand-dipped ice cream. Whether you’re there to pick up a delicious looking cake or you’re a fan of their pastries, Tiffany’s Bakery has something to offer that will prove to you why they have been awarded “Beacon’s Best” in the state.

Want to sample the baked goods at Tiffany’s? Drop by their store today.

Bloomin’ Brands, Incorporated, the company that owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Roy’s Restaurant and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was established in 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Having been in the business for more than two decades, Bloomin’ Brands, Incorporated has earned its reputation in the industry as a company that specializes in juicy steaks and other delightful dishes.

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed steak restaurant. While they mainly serve beef and steak in their menu, the restaurant also offers chicken, seafood and pasta. The restaurant has been growing their customer base through serving juicy and delicious steaks in great portions at a price they can afford. Outback Steakhouse also offers dishes that have less than 600 calories in them for their customers who are conscious about their weight.

Outback Steakhouse also offers their signature dishes, like Sirloin Diablo which is a 6 oz. sirloin with chili pepper cream sauce and is served with Aussie fries. If that does not tempt you, then perhaps you might like to try their Blooming Sirloin, which is a 6 oz. sirloin served with Bloomin Onion petals (another signature dish) and Aussie fries. Whether you’re in the mood for salads or seafood or you’re there for their famous steaks, Outback Steakhouse has something to offer in their menu that will win you over.

Craving for a plate of Outback Steakhouse’s famous steaks? Head out to their location today.

Bloomin’ Brands, Incorporated, the company that owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Roy’s Restaurant and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was established in 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Having been in the business for twenty five years, Bloomin’ Brands, Incorporated has earned its reputation in the industry as a company that specializes in juicy steaks and other delightful dishes.

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed steak restaurant. They mainly serve beef and steak in their menu, the restaurant also offers chicken, seafood and pasta. The restaurant has been growing their clientele through providing them juicy and delicious steaks in great portions at a price they can afford. Outback Steakhouse also offers dishes that have less than 600 calories in them for their customers who are conscious about their weight.

Outback Steakhouse also offers their signature dishes, like Sirloin Diablo which is a 6 oz. sirloin with chili pepper cream sauce and is served with Aussie fries. If that does not tempt you, then perhaps you might like to try their Blooming Sirloin, which is a 6 oz. sirloin served with Bloomin Onion petals (another signature dish) and Aussie fries. Whether you’re in the mood for salads or seafood or you’re there for their famous steaks, Outback Steakhouse has something to offer in their menu that will win you over.

Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant first opened in 2004 and has been in the business of serving Ohioans with authentic Mexican dishes since then. The restaurant takes pride in the recipes they serve as well as with the fact that customers are guaranteed that they will always be served with freshly cooked food every time they order. This means that the restaurant does not prepare the food beforehand and reheat it when someone orders.

Customers have a choice in over 100 dishes served at the restaurant. They have a full range of special dishes for lunch and dinner made from fresh ingredients. The atmosphere at the restaurant is also comfortable and relaxed, so customers can enjoy their meal with gusto and have fun with their families and friends.

Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant accepts walk-ins, but those who wish to reserve in advance are also welcome. If you’re in a hurry, you can just order online and pick-up your order on your way home. They also have discounts on special days.

Dontino’s Ristorante was founded by Dontino and Ana Maltempi in Akron, Ohio in 1975 when they bought the restaurant LaVita Gardens. The couple loves to cook and they have brought that with them when they moved from Italy to the United States. In fact, the idea to open a restaurant was strongly supported by their family and friends who have been invited to their home at some point the previous years and have enjoyed the dishes served by the couple.

Over the years, Dontino’s has established itself as one of the prime destinations for people who want to experience authentic southern Italian cuisine. The restaurant takes pride in their traditional recipes – the same recipes that Dontino and Ana have served to their guests decades ago. They have also arranged their restaurant to carry that welcoming home atmosphere. Customers can expect that the sauces and pasta Dontino’s serve are homemade and that it is of good quality.

The traditional side of Dontino and Ana has been carried out to this day by their grandchildren. The family has continued their grandparents’ tradition of serving authentic Italian dishes to the people of North Hill, who have supported their business for many years. Whether you’re in there for their pizza or their mouth-watering steak sandwich, you will enjoy the atmosphere and the food that Dontino’s has been serving for many years now.

Want to experience Dontino’s hospitality and sample their dishes? Visit their location near you today.

Aladdin’s Eatery Systems, Inc. was established by Fady and Sally Chamoun in 1994. This year marks their 19th year in the business of providing healthier food choices to the localities in which they do business from. Over the years, their consumer-base has grown with their business as more and more people are getting into the healthy-eating bandwagon of today.

At Aladdin’s Eatery, they want to encourage people to consume more vegetables in their diet. Most people have grown in the belief that being vegetarian means eating tasteless and bland food, but it is really just about having the right amount of flavor into it. The restaurant incorporates a lot of vegetable dishes in their menu, which have been passed on as recipes from generations to generations. They also have their pita sandwiches, which is a great alternative to heavy breads used in subs since it contains no fat, cholesterol or oil.

Aside from their food menu, Aladdin’s Eatery also takes pride in their selection of natural herb teas, which contain no artificial flavoring. They also have their smoothies, which contain real fruit and juices. Their menu also has a variety of meals for Gluten Free, Diabetic and Heart healthy diets. Whether you’re in there to taste their authentic Lebanese dishes or you’re more into sampling their teas, Aladdin’s Eatery can serve you healthy food options in their relaxed atmosphere at the restaurant.

Want to sample Aladdin’s Eatery’s healthy menu? Visit their location near you today.

Pita Pit was established to provide healthier food solutions for the health conscious customers of today’s world. The owners of the restaurant believe that most customers are tired of fast food offerings and may want something else to try that will be healthier, won’t take much time to make and still taste great – thus Pita Pit was born.

At Pita Pit, customers can free themselves from eating heavy breads. Their Lebanese-style pitas are light and filled with meat, vegetables and delicious cheeses. Furthermore, they have developed their flavorful toppings and own line of sauces, which are guaranteed to put variety into your usual fast food fare. All these goodness rolled into thin bread is enough to bring customers into mouth-watering fantasies.

Pita Pit is more than just a snack place. They have begun serving breakfast, lunch and dinners, too. They serve meant pitas for those who enjoy meat and veggie pitas for their vegetarian customers. They also have menu for the kids, which are specifically designed for their appetite and preference. Pita Pit has developed their Pita Platters which are available for those who want to serve their delicious pitas for their parties and events. The restaurant has advertised these Pita Platters as a great alternative to hot dog buns during game day.

In need of an alternative to your usual fast food fare? Try Pita Pit’s pitas today and see how you like it.